Biology 255 Unit 1 Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

Regional anatomy Ans: examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body Systemic anatomy Ans: studies the anatomy of each functional body system Surface anatomy Ans: the study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface Cytology Ans: study of cells Histology Ans: study of tissues Developmental anatomy Ans: traces structural changes that occur throughout the life span Embryology Ans: developmental changes that occur before birth Pathological anatomy Ans: examines anatomical changes resulting from disease 2 | Page Radiographic anatomy Ans: studies internal structures as visualized by X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound What is the axiom relating anatomy to physiology? Ans: structure and function cannot be completely separated Levels of Structural Organization Ans: chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level Integumentary system Ans: -Skin, hair, and nails - protection, regulation of body temperature - prevents water loss, synthesizes Vitamin D - site of cutaneous receptors Skeletal system